Also known as a cheongsam - the unisex Cantonese term means ... popularised in the early 20s by revolutionary "Founder of Modern China" Sun Yat-sen. This outfit comprised a jacket-and-trousers ...

Yet, you also can’t run away from traditional dressing. The cheongsam is a perennial favourite, and designers constantly include it into their festive collections every year.

The cheongsam, traditionally made from brightly colored, classic Chinese silk prints is given a modern twist by Hu Ruixian with new materials such as tweed or in this case linen. Photograph by ...